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Alt text: "Mableton man Ahmad Rucker Sr. arrested for multiple felonies, including rape and aggravated battery against a 74-year-old woman, near her home in Cobb County, Atlanta. The incident reportedly occurred in front of the victim

Cobb County Man Charged with Rape of 74-Year-Old Woman in Shocking Home Invasion Incident

Dec 17, 2024

Ahmad Rucker Sr., a 26-year-old man from Mableton, Cobb County, was arrested on Friday for allegedly raping a 74-year-old woman in her home ... read more

Former Young Slime Life Defendant Shannon Jackson Released on Probation After Long Gang Trial

Dec 17, 2024

On Tuesday, Shannon Jackson, also known as Shannon Stillwell, was sentenced to probation and banished from metro Atlanta for five years foll ... read more

Alt text: "Police investigate the scene of a shooting in East Point, Atlanta, where one person was killed and another injured near a Citgo gas station on Washington Road. Shell casings are visible in the parking lot as officers gather evidence following the

East Point Shooting Leaves One Dead and One Injured as Suspect Arrested at Gas Station

Dec 17, 2024

A suspect was arrested following a shooting incident in East Point on Monday that left one person dead and another injured. The shooting occ ... read more

"Belkins Terán and Joel Paez hold a press conference in Atlanta, seeking justice for their son Manuel Paez-Terán, who was killed during a police clearing operation near the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center in January 2023. The

Parents of Manuel Paez Teran Demand Justice and Answers Nearly Two Years After Fatal Police Shooting in Atlanta

Dec 17, 2024

Belkins Terán and Joel Paez are seeking answers regarding the death of their son, Manuel Paez-Terán, who was killed during a police operatio ... read more

"Scene of the police-involved shooting in Catoosa County, Georgia, where deputies shot and killed 32-year-old Dameion Coonrod after he backed his SUV into an officer during a confrontation on Karen Drive. The image shows the Genesis

Deputies Involved in Fatal Shooting of Chattanooga Man During Vehicle Incident in Northwest Georgia

Dec 17, 2024

On Sunday night, deputies in Catoosa County, Georgia, shot and killed 32-year-old Dameion Coonrod of Chattanooga after he allegedly backed h ... read more

"Family members gather at the Lock Stock & Barrel gun range in Grantville, Georgia, to mourn the tragic loss of Evelyn Hawk, Tommy Hawk, and their grandson Luke, who were murdered in 2022. The emotional scene highlights the community's

Family Tragedy in Coweta County: Gun Shop Murders Lead to Life Sentence for Killer

Dec 16, 2024

On a Friday evening in 2022, three members of the Hawk family were tragically shot and killed at their gun shop in Coweta County. Jacob Chri ... read more

Alt text: "Gwinnett County police officers respond to a shooting incident on Holland Drive in Snellville, where a man was shot after allegedly pointing a gun at them during a late-night confrontation."

Gwinnett Police Shoot Man After He Points Gun at Officers During Domestic Disturbance

Dec 16, 2024

A man was shot by Gwinnett County police after allegedly pointing a gun at officers on Sunday night. The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. ... read more

"Law enforcement officers in Meriwether County apprehend a shooting suspect on I-85 South after a lockdown at Fort Eisenhower following a deadly incident. The image shows deputies conducting a traffic stop, highlighting the swift response to the threat and the recovery

Meriwether County Deputies Capture Suspect in Deadly Fort Eisenhower Shooting After Statewide Manhunt

Dec 15, 2024

The suspect in a shooting that resulted in a two-hour lockdown of Fort Eisenhower near Augusta on Saturday was apprehended in Meriwether Cou ... read more

Alt text: "Emergency responders at the scene of a deadly fire in northwest Atlanta, where 78-year-old Mamie Farley lost her life. The charred remains of her home on 7th Street in the Carey Park neighborhood are visible,

Tragic Midnight Fire Claims Life of 78 Year Old Woman in Northwest Atlanta Home

Dec 15, 2024

A midnight fire on Sunday claimed the life of 78-year-old Mamie Farley in her northwest Atlanta home located in the Carey Park neighborhood. ... read more

Alt text: "Crime scene in downtown Atlanta where a 54-year-old man was found stabbed to death early Saturday morning on Trinity Avenue near City Hall, prompting homicide investigation by local police."

Man Found Stabbed to Death in Downtown Atlanta Early Saturday Morning

Dec 14, 2024

A 54-year-old man was found stabbed to death early Saturday in downtown Atlanta, according to police. Officers responded to the 100 block of ... read more

Alt text: "Towns County sheriff's deputy injured in gun struggle during traffic stop on Plott Town Road, Young Harris, Georgia; suspect remains at large in silver Honda sedan, GBI investigation ongoing."

Northeast Georgia Sheriff Deputy Injured in Gun Struggle as Suspect Remains at Large

Dec 13, 2024

A northeast Georgia sheriff's deputy was shot during a struggle over his gun with a suspect who had been pulled over for driving a car witho ... read more

"Shannon Stillwell, a defendant from the Young Slime Life gang trial, speaks during a press conference about unsafe and unsanitary conditions in the Fulton County jail, highlighting issues like violence, bedbugs, and inadequate medical care for inmates."

Fulton County Jail Faces Lawsuit Over Unsafe Conditions as Inmates Demand Change Following DOJ Findings

Dec 13, 2024

In a recent federal lawsuit, defendant Shannon Stillwell and fellow inmate Nkenegen Hambrick accused Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat and ... read more

Alt text: "Atlanta police officers investigate a shooting scene at the Altitude Apartments on Piedmont Avenue, where a woman was found with multiple gunshot and stabbing wounds, and a man fell to his death from the 19th floor."

Tragic Incident at Atlanta Apartment Building Leaves One Dead and Another Critically Injured in Shooting and Fall

Dec 13, 2024

Atlanta police responded to a shooting at the Altitude Apartments located at 250 Piedmont Avenue on Friday afternoon, discovering a woman wi ... read more

"Celeste Owens convicted of murder in Gwinnett County for the death of 8-year-old Nicole Amari Hall, with the courtroom filled during the sentencing hearing, highlighting the emotional impact of the case involving child abuse and neglect."

Gwinnett County Woman Convicted of Murdering Girlfriend's 8-Year-Old Daughter Sentenced to Life in Prison

Dec 13, 2024

Celeste Owens was convicted of murder and 19 other charges in Gwinnett County on Friday for the killing of her girlfriend's 8-year-old daugh ... read more

Alt text: "Police investigate the scene of a deadly shooting at Family Grocery Store on Metropolitan Parkway in southwest Atlanta, where 19-year-old Kortez Ragland was arrested for the murder of Toddrick Lamar, 20, following an argument

19-Year-Old Arrested for Deadly September Shooting at Atlanta Corner Store

Dec 13, 2024

A 19-year-old, Kortez Ragland, has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred on September 23 at the Family Grocery St ... read more

"Firefighters battling massive blaze at The Langston Apartments in College Park, Atlanta, as residents evacuate in cold weather. Flames engulf building, with smoke billowing from balcony and patio furniture illuminated by fire."

Massive Blaze Engulfs College Park Apartment Complex Leaving Residents Displaced and Cold

Dec 13, 2024

College Park fire crews are responding to a significant fire at The Langston Apartments on Godby Road early Friday morning. Residents were f ... read more

"Scene of the tragic shooting incident on Rockbridge Road in Gwinnett County, where 46-year-old Don Wardlaw crashed after being shot by Michael Charles Jackson, who was later convicted of malice murder. The image shows the crash site with

Gwinnett County Man Found Guilty of Malice Murder After Deadly Road Rage Incident

Dec 12, 2024

In January 2022, Don Wardlaw was pursued by Michael Charles Jackson on a Gwinnett County road, leading to Jackson firing shots that caused W ... read more

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